Highway from Temple to Rising Star Proposed by Regional Meeting
A plan for a state highway linking Temple through Gatesville Comanche Hamilton Coryell Bell and East counties to Rising Star was discussed at Gatesville on April 29. County officials including R Aucker Barry Hicks Morris and Anthony formed a committee with Taylor of Temple as president and Helmsley as county VP. Helmsley and Adams were appointed to represent the county at the State Highway Commission meeting in Austin on May 10.
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Temple
Gatesville
Hamilton
Coanche
Rising Star
Gatesiile
Comanche
Coryell, Bell
R. Auker
J. R. Barry
S. J. Hicks
Ounty
D. L. Morris
E. E. Anthony
Mr. Taylor
T. R. Helmsley
F. E. Adams
State Highway Commission
Austin
Death of John E. Smith Brother of Geo E Smith Rising Star
John E. Smith 46 of Rising Star died at his home on Saturday May 1 after pneumonia following an illness. He was a prominent citizen and member of the First Baptist church. He leaves a wife and four brothers including T S Smith of Altus and Walter Smith, plus a sister Mollie Lam, all of Rising Star, with many relatives at his bedside. Funeral attendees included Miss Texie Couch and Mrs Howard Kilpatrick among Comanche friends.
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John E. Smith
Geo. E
Comanche
Rising Star
Eacon
First Baptist Church
S. E. Smith
T. . Smith
Altus
Okla
Walter
Smith
Mollie Lamith
Texie Couch
E. E. Anthony
Howard Kilpatrick
Young and Tupin Buy Mercer Garage And Filling Station
Bill Young and Joe Tupin have purchased the A. P. Mercer garage and filling station from Brown. The business will operate as Bill and Joe's Filling Station and Garage near the square. Young and Tupin are long time local workers, with Young handling repairs and Tupin directing gas and service.
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Bill Young
Joe Tupin
A. P. Mercer
Brown
Bill & Joe’s
Young
Comanche
Higginbotham’s
Tupin
Neighbors Save Home From Fire Thrown by Saturday Blaze
Joe Farmer and family thank neighbors who helped prevent the loss of household goods and belongings when a fire threatened their home last Saturday evening.
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Joe Farmer
De Leon man Brown seeks county commissioner seat
In the announcement column a De Leon native named im Brown seeks the precinct S 4 county commissioner post. He is Ike Brown’s son raised in Beat ’e and has lived in De Leon eight years. Brown highlights road and bridge construction experience and pledges devoted service if elected to meet county and precinct needs.
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Im Brown
de Leon
S. 4
Ike Brown
Beat‘e
Jim
Brown
Walter C Woodward Runs Again for State Senate
Senator Walter C Woodward announces re election to the Texas State Senate from the 25th district. He cites saving 250000 in a past budget, pledges to cut state costs, favors local road funding, criticizes current search and seizure law, supports highway reform, and calls for protecting Texas credit amid voided road bonds.
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Walter C. Woodward
Bishop Harry T. Moore to Preach at Comanche Episcopal Church
Bishop Harry T. Moore of Dallas will preach at the Episcopal church in Comanche next Tuesday May 11 at 8 p m. He has visited before and church members invite friends and the public to attend the services.
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Harry T. Moore
Dallas
Episcopal Church
Comanche
Moore
Death of J. T. Washington Comanche County Tax Assessor
J. T. Washington a longtime Comanche County resident and former tax assessor died at his Proctor home May 1. Born 1847 in Tennessee he moved to the area in 1873 and served as school trustee and Justice of the Peace. He was active in the Baptist church for 35 years and is survived by his wife Josephine Burroughs, four daughters and two sons.
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Texas
J. T. Washington
Comanche County
Proctor
R. A. Luker
Washington
Tennesee
Josephine Burroughs
Brownwood
Baptist Church
Walter C. Woodward Announces Candidacy
The letter expresses his goal to protect the credit of the state and to faithfully and impartially serve the people he seeks to represent. He asks for advice from voters on county district and state matters and signs sincerely Walter C. Woodward.
Comanche Band to Broadcast From Houston Monday
The Comanche American Legion Band will perform at the State Lions Clubs convention opening in Houston Monday at 9 30 am and broadcast a luncheon program at 12 15 pm from the Rice Hotel ballroom over station KPRC. The band travels Sunday morning and leads the convention program after delegates register, backed by Lions Clubs statewide for the July International convention in San Francisco.
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Comanche American Legion
Houston
Rice Hotel
Sta
KPRC
Houston Post Dispatch
Lions Club
Texas
San Francisco
Survey Begin For Gas Lines In Comanche
Surveyors engaged by Moore and Patton arrived in Comanche on Wednesday to begin surveying for the new gas distribution system.
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Moore
Patton
Comanche
Bureau Directors Meet Saturday in Comanche County
The Comanche County Farm Bureau board of directors will meet in Comanche Saturday afternoon. On May 15 at 2 p m a county membership meeting will elect delegates to the district convention at Brownwood on May 22.
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Comanche County Farm Bureau
Comanche
Bureau
Court House
Brownwood
Waco Man Inquires About Potato Slips
Nugent Durham reports a Waco man asked last week about obtaining sweet potato slips in Comanche. The inquiry followed talks of a large potato acreage in Comanche County and a substantial bedded supply by Mr. Gille to ensure enough slips.
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Nugent
Durham
Waco
Comanche
Comanche County
Gille
Presbyterian Men Organize for Work
The Presbyterian Men of the church formed a group called the Men of the Church after supper served by the Presbyterian Women’s Auxiliary. J. B. Albcorn was elected president and Y. W. Holmes secretary. The plan outlines yearly work in spiritual development evangelism missions Christian training Christian stewardship and social service with monthly group programs.
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Presbyterian
J. B. Albcorn
Y. W. Holmes
Mrs Sewell to Speak at Brownwood
Indiana specialist in community organization war will speak in Brownwood on Thursday May 13 at 2 pm on rural and community problems. Comanche residents plan to attend and praise her Dallas address as the most instructive on rural community issues heard. Signed statements from local citizens vouch for the talk’s value.
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Sewell
Indiana
Brownwood
Dallas
R. A. Luker
J. A. Barton
J. L. Ellis
H. F. Short
R. W. Fielder
N. H. Payne
E. E. Anthony
Nabers Takes Charge of Harris-Clay Lumber Yard in Albany
Talmadge Nabers left last week for Albany Texas to take management of the Harris Clay lumber yard. Mrs Nabers and their daughter remain in Comanche for the present and will join him later. Comanche friends wish them success in the new home.
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Talmadge Nabers
Albany
Texas
Mrs. Nabers
Comanche
4-H Club Members to Get Summer Movie Passes
Comanche county 4-H clubs will issue monthly summer movie passes to members who present in good standing club records. County Agent Barton will inspect books each month. passes are available for Sidney Bibb Soda Springs and Beattie clubs totaling 65 members.
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Comanche County
Caver
Majestic Theatre
Barton
Sidney
Bibb
Soda Springs
Beattie
Comanche
Leon
Mothers and Fathers Day Exercises at Gap
The Chief announces a Mothers' and Fathers' Day program at Gap on the second Sunday in May at 2 30 p m. The event features a program, singing and speaking and all are invited to attend.
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Gap
Conference on Improvement of Highway 10
State Highway Commissioner Jno Cage of Stephenville and Division Engineer Franklin of Eastland met with County Judge Luker this week to plan upgrading Highway No. 10 to standard grade and width. The 27 miles lie within Comanche from the Brath to Brown county lines.
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Jno, Cage
Stephenville
Franklin
Eastland
Luker
Comyn Boy Praises A M Trip and Stock Judging Contest
A Comyn Texas high school student Roddie Hudson writes from Theyny to Ike Ashburn praising the A and M stock judging contest. He thanks college officials, coach Milhollin, and expresses intent to pursue agricultural studies at A and M after graduation. He notes Bryan visit, banquet inspiration, and hopes to compete again next year.
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Col
Ike + Ashburn
Comyn
A.&m
Milhollin
Bryan
Roddie Hudson
Theny High School
Daniel Baker Girls Choral Club to Sing at Presbyterian Church
The Daniel Baker College Girls Choral Club of fifteen members led by Miss Virginia Hardy will perform at the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening, May 9. They will lead all hymns, sing special numbers, and substitute for the regular choir. Public invitation extended, weather and road conditions permitting.
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Daniel Baker
Daniel Baker College
Presbyterian Church
Virginia Hardy
Brownwood
N. P. Wilkinson
Irby Buys Partner Interest in Blacksmith Shop
W. M. Irby has purchased Bud Newsome’s share in the blacksmith shop formerly run by Irby and Newsome. It is understood Newsome will continue working with Irby.
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W. M. Irby
Bud Newsome
Irby & Newsome
Mr. Newsome
Mr. Irby
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo. E. Smith
State Senate
Supreme Court of the United States
Vialt Logal Episcopal Church
Very Truly, Walter C. Woodwaed
J. R. Smith
Mrs. Sewell
Harris-Clay
Comyn Boy
Trip TO
Ike Ashburn
College Station
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